Clear Creek County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Clear Creek County bail: how bond posting works at the Georgetown jail
Adults booked in Clear Creek County stay at the Clear Creek County Jail, 405 Argentine Street in Georgetown, operated by the Sheriff's Office. Confirm custody through Clear Creek County Inmate Search. A bond is accepted at any hour, though the process runs through secure email, so read the steps first. Front desk: 303-679-2376.
Is my son in the Georgetown jail?
Look him up with Clear Creek County Inmate Search. No listing? The front desk and records line, 303-679-2376, answers Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. At other times, try non-emergency dispatch at 303-980-7300. The jail is at 405 Argentine Street, and the Sheriff's Office runs it.
Is bond accepted overnight and on holidays in Georgetown?
Yes. Per the Sheriff's Office, bonds are taken every hour of every day, holidays too. The front desk closes earlier, but bond posting does not. The six-hour release clock under C.R.S. 16-4-102 begins when the jail receives the bond money or a valid power of attorney from a bondsman.
I am a relative. What are the steps to post a cash bond?
First, pay the bond into the inmate's Bail Bond Trust account through the county's online payment service. Next, email detentions@clearcreeksheriff.us to say you want your name on the bond. Staff then invite you to a secure encrypted email account. Upload a scan of the front and back of your state ID. After he signs, you sign and return the bond, and he is processed for release.
Which payments does the Georgetown jail accept?
The county lists cash, certified checks, cashier's checks, and money orders, all in person.Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards work in person, by phone at 877-392-2455, or online. Personal checks are not accepted. A bondsman's surety bond is accepted, too. Property bonds are not taken at the jail.
Why is a delay not the jail's fault?
The county says late IDs, missing powers of attorney, or unsigned papers from a family member or bondsman are not the jail's responsibility. Speed matters, so have your ID scanned and ready before you start. Once you are released, you get a Bond Complaint Form. Complaints about the six-hour rule go to admin@clearcreeksheriff.us.
How does a bail bonding agent get paperwork to the jail?
Agents email detentions@clearcreeksheriff.us and ask for access to the jail's secure email system. They then send scans of a state ID and the power of attorney. Detentions staff prepare the bond, take the signature, and send it back for the agent to sign. You, as family, only need to pick the agent and call before going to the jail.
What would a bondsman charge me?
An agent's fee in Colorado can reach 15 percent of the bail, or $50 if that is higher. A Clear Creek agent should spell out, in writing, the price, collateral and what a no-show would cost. Check that the agent is licensed in Colorado,.
How is the bond amount chosen?
Eagle, Lake, Summit and Clear Creek make up the 5th Judicial District. A person's bond amount may show in Clear Creek County Inmate Search once it is set. The amount comes from the judge on that case. The court clerk, at 303-569-0820, can tell you the bond for a particular case.
What is the 48-hour hearing?
Someone eligible for bond, with none set yet, gets a bond ruling inside 48 hours of reaching Georgetown, under C.R.S. 16-4-102. Warrants that list a bond follow a different path. Call 303-569-0820 to ask when the hearing is.
Can my house secure a bond?
The law allows it, but this jail says it does not accept property bonds, so ask the court first. If a judge does approve one, C.R.S. 16-4-104 calls for Colorado land carrying clear equity of 1.5 times the bond. Call the courthouse at 303-569-0820.
Can a judge deny bond?
Yes, but only in narrow cases. Since Amendment I (2024), first-degree murder can be held without bail when the proof is evident or the presumption great. Some violent crimes can too, after a hearing, such as when the person committed them while on parole. An outside warrant may also block release. The clerk at 303-569-0820 can say which rule applies.
Where will the case be heard?
Clear Creek County's District and County Courts share one building, the Georgetown courthouse at 405 Argentine Street. Call 303-569-0820. County Court handles misdemeanors, traffic, and protection orders. District Court handles felonies. The clerk's office is open weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed noon to 1.
Who is my free lawyer?
At the first hearing, request a state public defender. Clear Creek County is served by the Dillon office, 352 Lake Dillon Drive, which also covers Eagle, Lake, and Summit counties. Its phone is 970-468-9363. A conflict at Dillon leads the court to name another attorney.
Where are Clear Creek juveniles detained?
Juveniles never go into the Georgetown adult jail. The state's Mount View Youth Services Center, 7862 W. Mansfield Parkway in Lakewood, keeps detention beds for the 5th Judicial District, which includes Clear Creek County. Its main line is 303-987-4525.
What if he already has a warrant in another county?
Then the Clear Creek bond may not free him. The other county's hold has to be cleared first. Ask the jail desk at 303-679-2376 whether another agency has placed a hold. Be sure that any bondsman knows, so you do not pay for a release that will not happen.
Which offices take part in a Clear Creek County bond?
These public offices handle bond and court matters for Clear Creek County:
- Clear Creek County Jail and Sheriff's Office: 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, CO 80444 (P.O. Box 2000); front desk 303-679-2376, Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; main line 303-679-2300; non-emergency dispatch 303-980-7300; bond email detentions@clearcreeksheriff.us.
- Clear Creek County Courthouse (combined court): 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, 303-569-0820, ClearCreekClerk@judicial.state.co.us; clerk weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed noon to 1.
- Georgetown Municipal Court: meets at the county courthouse, 405 Argentine Street; town office 303-569-2555, extension 101 or 2.
- Idaho Springs Municipal Court: City Hall, 1711 Miner Street, Idaho Springs; 303-567-4421, option 3.
- District Attorney, 5th Judicial District: 619 5th Street, Georgetown, 303-217-5222.
- Public Defender, Dillon office: 352 Lake Dillon Drive, Dillon, 970-468-9363.
Held youth go to Mount View Youth Services Center, 7862 West Mansfield Parkway, Lakewood, 303-987-4525.
Which Colorado bond rules apply in Georgetown?
State law controls each bond set for a Clear Creek case:
- 48 hours: a judge must rule on bond within 48 hours of arrival at the Georgetown jail.
- PR bond: release on a written promise, no money paid.
- Unsecured bond: no money at release, but a debt arises after a skipped hearing.
- Cash bond: the full amount, payable to the county and never to the defendant.
- Surety bond: an agent may charge up to 15 percent of the bail, or $50 when larger.
- Property bond: state law allows Colorado land with 1.5 times the bond in equity, but this jail does not take property bonds, so ask the court.
- Petty and traffic cases: no money bond is allowed.
- After-release fees: a $10 bond fee and a card charge of no more than 3.5 percent can be billed later, never required to leave.
- Online bonds: HB25-1015 has Colorado jails take cash bond online, credit card included.
- No bail: Amendment I (2024) lets judges hold first-degree murder defendants without bail when proof is evident or the presumption great.
Read Colorado bail law, C.R.S. Title 16, Article 4 (https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-16.pdf) for the statute and Colorado Judicial Branch guide to bond types (https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/self-help/types-bonds) for each bond type.
What if federal agents made the Clear Creek arrest?
Federal charges go to the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado at the Alfred A. Arraj U.S. Courthouse in Denver, 901 19th Street, Denver, CO 80294, 303-844-3433, not to Argentine Street. The case runs through:
- An initial hearing before a magistrate judge.
- A Pretrial Services interview.
- A detention hearing if the U.S. Attorney asks to keep the person.
- Federal release conditions when the judge allows release.
Housing before sentencing is set by the U.S. Marshals: U.S. Marshals Service, 901 19th Street, 3rd Floor, Denver, CO 80294, 303-728-7800.
He is no longer in Georgetown. Where should I search?
Choose the search for the agency that holds him now:
- Federal: Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator (https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/) after sentencing; before that, the Marshals at 303-728-7800.
- State prison: Colorado Department of Corrections inmate search (https://www.doc.state.co.us/oss/).
- Clear Creek jail: Clear Creek County Inmate Search.
Our Clear Creek County inmate search page lists more options.
Will Clear Creek hold someone for ICE?
C.R.S. 24-76.6-102 (https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-24.pdf) keeps Colorado jails from arresting or holding a person past release on a civil immigration detainer with nothing else. Once the Georgetown case permits release, the person walks out, though ICE retains its federal authority.
The ICE Denver Field Office, 12445 East Caley Avenue, Centennial, CO 80111, 720-873-2899 covers Clear Creek County. The ICE Online Detainee Locator System (https://locator.ice.gov/odls/) needs an A-number and birth country.
How do I check the Georgetown jail on VINE?
VINE is free and reports custody status:
- Go to VINELink (https://vinelink.vineapps.com/) and choose Colorado.
- Look up the inmate by name or booking ID.
- Open the correct entry to see the status.
- Add a phone or email to get alerts on release or transfer.
How can I find a Clear Creek court date or warrant?
These official tools are free:
- Hearing dates: Colorado Judicial Branch docket search (https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/dockets); select Clear Creek County.
- Case copies: court record request form (https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/recorddocument-request-form), or phone 303-569-0820.
- Town cases: Georgetown 303-569-2555, Idaho Springs 303-567-4421, option 3.
- Warrants: Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office, 303-679-2376 or 303-679-2300, call either.
A person with a warrant can turn in at the Georgetown jail, ideally after talking with a lawyer.
Who should I call before sending money for a Clear Creek bond?
Make these two calls before paying:
- The jail, 303-679-2376, to confirm the amount, any holds and the secure email steps.
- The courthouse, 303-569-0820, to hear the bond terms and the coming hearing date.
Clear Creek County bond contacts
- County jail: Clear Creek County Jail, 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, CO 80444 (P.O. Box 2000); front desk 303-679-2376
- Bond help: Read about the jail's bond steps
- Custody lookup: Clear Creek County Inmate Search
- Bond email: detentions@clearcreeksheriff.us
- Main county line: 303-679-2300
- Courts: Georgetown courthouse, 405 Argentine Street; 303-569-0820
- Youth detention: Mount View Youth Services Center, 7862 W. Mansfield Parkway, Lakewood, CO; 303-987-4525
- Public defender: Dillon office, 352 Lake Dillon Drive, Dillon, CO 80435; 970-468-9363
- Card payment: 877-392-2455
Call the Georgetown jail before paying, since steps can change. Treat it as a Clear Creek overview rather than advice for one case.
Clear Creek County Jail
Address:
405 Argentine Street
Georgetown, CO 80444
Phone:
303-679-2376
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Clear Creek County
Does Clear Creek County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Clear Creek County?
Who can set bail in Clear Creek County?
When is bail set in Clear Creek County Colorado?
Does Clear Creek County have bail?
Yes, Colorado is a bail state and therefore Clear Creek County has bail. Once bail is paid or the accused secures a bond accepted by the courts, the accused should be released within 6 hours of when the jail is notified, unless ankle bracelet monitoring or other conditions requiring more time have to be set up.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Clear Creek County?
Clear Creek County Colorado recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.
Who can set bail in Clear Creek County?
A bond hearing officer sets bail in Colorado.This officer must be an attorney and can set bail for any court in the state and is available on weekends and holidays via audio-visual technology that allows the public to view the hearing.
When is bail set in Clear Creek County Colorado?
Bail is set in Colorado the first time the accused is brought into court, usually directly from jail within 48 hours after the arrest. This first appearance to determine bail or bond is called initial appearance or 1st advisement. Bail can be determined before criminal charges are read. The judge will advise the arrested that they are being investigated and will set bail except for cases involving homicide.
Bail and Bond Frequently Asked Questions for Clear Creek County Colorado
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in Clear Creek County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance.
The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program.
Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane.
If a judge in Clear Creek County feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.
Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court.
If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will remain detained in the Clear Creek County Jail until the case is resolved or goes to trial.
Bail can be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest. Bail is usually denied in cases of violent offenses.
What is the difference between Bail and Bond?
Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different.
The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions.
Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.
The bond payment is always written to the court in your municipality, Clear Creek County or district directly and does not go through the defendant. Chances of obtaining a bond from a bond company or clerk of court are better if family is involved.
The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.
DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.
More courts are now trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.
Payments to a bond company are not refundable. It is a long process to get back property title or money that was given to the clerk of court or bondsperson to secure the bond. This could put your loved ones into a difficult financial situation.
Another reason not to unnecessarily rush into securing a bond is that if the court notes that you came up with the money to pay a bond company, they may assume you have resources to pay a defense attorney and decline public defense.
On the other hand, as anyone who has ever been involved in their criminal defense understands, fighting your case while ‘out on the streets’ gives you a much better chance of either winning, or getting a more favorable sentence.
What are the different types of bonds in Clear Creek County?
Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.
To describe the types of bonds, let’s use an example of buying your neighbor’s car. Your neighbor decides the price of the car and how they would be paid. Similarly, the court (meaning a police or bail officer, clerk of court, bail magistrate or judge) determines the bail amount and how it would be paid. Here are different options that the seller of the car or the court might consider:
You could pay full asking price for the car in cash. This is similar to paying cash bail. The full amount of bail would be paid to the town or county clerk or at the jail. Cash, cashier’s checks and credit cards are usually accepted.
You could sign an agreement on your own or with another person to pay for the car at a future date knowing that your neighbor would know where to find you if you stopped payment. This would be similar to a cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond which are bonds to where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible for making sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.
Surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
You can put a deposit down for your neighbor’s car and sign an agreement that the car will be paid off at a later date. Cash percentage in lieu of bonds is when the defendant pays a percentage of the bail amount, usually 10%, to the court which then holds the money until the case is over.
The amount is returned to the person who paid the 10% after the case is over. In most cases, the full amount is not returned if there are court fees or fines due. This is a type of surety bond if another person signs the bond paperwork.
You could sign an agreement that if the car were not paid off, that your neighbor would get your house or something of value.
A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted).
Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 1 ½ - 2 times the amount of the bond.
There are multiple court fees involved to execute a property bond with the courts and a tedious process to get the property deed back. This is another type of surety bond if another person or a bond company is used to secure the bond.
You could also go to a local bank and take out a car loan offering property or anything of value for collateral. You may get someone to co-sign on the loan and offer their property. The bank charges fees, interest and could keep your property if you did not pay the loan back, or even on time.
A professional bondsperson makes money, at least 10% of the bond amount by providing you with a “loan” called a bond. The percent that they charge is fixed by the state and cannot be negotiated. The defendant or surety does not get that 10% or more back even if the terms of the bail are met.
With a property bond, the property deed would need to be signed over to the bondsperson and everyone on the deed would need to be involved.
Since the bondsperson signed off, to be responsible that you show to court as your surety, they can send a bounty hunter to bring you to court if you flee. A bondsperson does not have to give you a bond if the defendant seems to be too much of a risk.
Ask the bondsperson to explain all the costs: percentage, fees or court fees. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company. Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.
(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information. A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)
Does Clear Creek County have bail?
Yes, Colorado is a bail state. Once bail is paid or the accused secures a bond accepted by the courts, the accused should be released within 6 hours of when the jail is notified, unless ankle bracelet monitoring or other conditions requiring more time have to be set up.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Clear Creek County?
Clear Creek County Colorado recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.
Who can set bail in Clear Creek County?
A bond hearing officer sets bail in Colorado.This officer must be an attorney and can set bail for any court in the state and is available on weekends and holidays via audio-visual technology that allows the public to view the hearing.
When is bail set in Colorado?
Bail is set in Colorado the first time the accused is brought into court, usually directly from jail within 48 hours after the arrest. This first appearance to determine bail or bond is called initial appearance or 1st advisement. Bail can be determined before criminal charges are read. The judge will advise the arrested that they are being investigated and will set bail except for cases involving homicide.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Clear Creek County Colorado?
Yes, the accused can ask for bail reduction at the second court appearance if it was set by a judge at the first appearance.
In Clear Creek County Colorado, who can pay bail for me?
The person posting bail should be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back.
A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of Colorado could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.
Can bail be paid online in Clear Creek County Colorado?
Yes, each jail has an online payment system. To contact the jail for online payment information, go to the Clear Creek County Jail for more information about the jails in Clear Creek County.
What options are there to pay bail in Clear Creek County Colorado?
Cash is accepted. Personal checks are not accepted but a certified check, money order or cashier’s check are accepted. Payment of bail by credit cards is permitted.
Contact your Clerk of Court, sheriff’s office or police station clerk to ask how cash can be paid for bail. To contact the jail for information about cash payments, go to the Clear Creek County Jail for more information about the jails in Clear Creek County.
Will I get all my bond money back in Colorado?
Bail money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished. There may be fees, restitution (money to pay for damage caused by the crime) or fines that come out of that amount.
If you used a bondsperson, you would not get your 10% back. Property is returned by the court or bondsperson after the appropriate requests and formal paperwork are completed with the court.
Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Clear Creek County?
The judge or officer who sets bail determines which kind of bail will be an option for you, but a cash bond and PR bonds usually do not require cash down, though you might have to pay court fees.
A cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible to make sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up. A surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in Colorado?
The jail or court can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies in Clear Creek County but they cannot recommend a specific company. You can read reviews about bond companies or get recommendations.
Find out exactly how much a bondsperson would charge, including extra costs. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company.
Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.
The Clear Creek County Jail accepts bonds 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays. They only accept cash, credit card and or surety bonds. They do not allow property bonds. A surety bond is done through a bondsman and you should contact them first, prior to coming to the jail.
Cash bonds are the full amount of the bond as set by the court, plus a ten-dollar bonding fee. Inmates are also charged a $30 processing fee that must be paid prior to release. In other words, add $40 to the amount of the bond.
Credit Card bonds are the full amount of the bond as set by the court, plus a ten-dollar bonding fee. Inmates are also charged a $30 processing fee that must be paid prior to release. In other words, add $40 to the amount of the bond. The Jpay Kiosk located in the Sheriff’s Office Lobby can only accept credit card bond deposits up to $999.00. If the inmates bond is higher than $999.00, you will need to make up the difference with cash, or, call 1-(877) 392-2455, or go online to www.govpaynow.com to make up the difference, or pay the full amount. Jpay Pay Location Code (PLC) # = A003OL.
In Person
Cash and credit card bonds can be accepted in person at the facility. We will accept cash, certified checks, cashier’s checks and money orders. Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard American Express and Discover) bonds of up to $999.00 may be deposited into the Jpay Kiosk located in the Sheriff's Office Lobby. If the inmates bond is higher than $999.00, you will need to make up the difference with cash, or call 1-(877) 392-2455, or go online to www.govpaynow.com to make up the difference, or pay the full amount. No personal checks will be accepted.
Online / Phone
Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover) bonds can be deposited into an inmate's account via the Phone, by calling 1-(877) 392-2455, or via the Internet, by going to www.govpaynow.com. Jpay Pay Location Code (PLC) # = A003OL. After successful completion of your online transaction, funds are made available to the inmate.
Bail Bond Laws of Colorado
Effective January 1, 2022
1. Bond fees, booking fees, and other fees or debts never need to be paid to secure a person’s release on money bond. A payor need only pay the bond amount in order to secure release.
2. While never a basis to hold a defendant in jail, the following fees are chargeable as a debt to the defendant after release if the payor chooses not to pay the fees at the time of bonding: a $10 bond fee and a maximum 3.5% credit card payment fee. No other bond-related fees may be charged at any time, including any kiosk fees or fees for payment by cash, check, or money order.
3. Bond payments are to be made out to the holding county and are never to be made out in the name of the incarcerated person.
4. A sheriff must release a defendant within six hours after a personal recognizance bond is set and the defendant has returned to jail or within six hours after a cash bond has been set and the defendant has returned to jail and the defendant or surety notified the jail that bond is prepared to be posted, unless extraordinary circumstances exist. In the event of a delay of more than six hours, a surety and the defendant have a right to know what, if any, extraordinary circumstance is causing the delay. Supervisory conditions of release do not justify a delay in release; except that a sheriff may hold a defendant for up to 24 hours if necessary to ensure a defendant is fitted with required electronic monitoring.
5. Anyone who posts a money bond has the right to receive a copy of the bond paperwork, including documentation of the next upcoming court date.
6. A surety may never be asked to use posted bond money to pay a defendant’s debts. Only when defendants have posted their own money bond may they be asked if they would like to voluntarily relinquish bond money to pay their debts. Relinquishment of bond money by a defendant to pay a debt is never required and is entirely a voluntary choice by the defendant.